[Rhodes22-list] Alans' Boat

[Jim White]

Way to go Alan
My Rhodes was the second sailboat that I've rebuilt, (although the work on 
it was fairly straightforward). There is a satisfaction with doing that 
type of work that some of us find rewarding, it is the means to a larger 
end. Others don't see it that way.

Right now my R-22 is operable and satisfies my need to sail, but I just 
acquired another project boat, larger and more complex, to satisfy my need 
to do mechanics, carpentry and plumbing.

I have found this list to be always helpful, and always spirited, populated 
by owners who call themselves, sailors, folks who are always willing to 
help out. I live far from any other Rhodes 22, and the information I've 
found here and in the archives and pages has proven invaluable, definitely 
shortened the already gentle learning curve for this wonderful boat.

Remember, sailing is the goal, the reward itself for your labor. The day 
you first hoist sail and heel over, powered by nothing but the wind will 
justify the hard work.
jw

At 09:23 AM 7/28/2005, you wrote:
>All,
>I apperciate everyone help and will continue to seek your advice.
>I pastor a church and I am also working on an advanced degree in theology 
>at the same time. So my schedule is flexable.
>
>I have the time and I am obtianing the skils.
>
>For me this was an oppurtunity I could not let pass me by. the boat only 
>cost me $250 (that covered the cost of shipping the sails and tiller 
>rudder assembly.) everything else is just materials and hard work. The 
>boat floats. It is only the cabin that is total trash. So now I have 
>a  new hobby.
>
>The thing that I am finding most diffacult is the vocabulary. I do not 
>have very much sailing experince so it is all new to me.
>
>I am taking a week long sailing course next week and hopefully we will be 
>on the water by next spring.
>
>Alan
>
>
>
> >
> > From: "ed kroposki" <ekroposki at charter.net>
> > Date: Thu Jul 28, 10:13 AM
> > To: "'The Rhodes 22 mail list'" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes 22 hose/tube replacements
> >
> > Alan:
> >       I replaced the cockpit drain fitting and hose to the thru hull this
> > past spring.  It was completely accessible from the lazzerette.  You 
> have to
> > scrunch up and climb in to work.  My steps were to remove old fitting.  I
> > epoxied new glass under hole are to repair and reinforce.  Then I redrilled
> > the 2" hole and gel coated the cockpit side.  After the repair cured/dried,
> > I applied copious special roofers sealant supplied by Rummy and reseated a
> > new cockpit drain fitting with new hose to the thru hull.  The fitting did
> > not line up with the thru hull on my boat so I had to use a very flexible
> > white hose obtained from West Marine.  The white hose is a marine 
> wastewater
> > hose. I had tried to use the same type of flexible tubing that was
> > previously installed in my boat; however, it was not flexible enough to 
> mate
> > the fittings without putting pressure on the two fittings.  I think 
> that the
> > original pressure from the connecting hose did not allow for flexing in the
> > hull or cockpit and that flexing pressure is what created thin cracks that
> > allowed minimal seepage leaks of water into the lazerette.  It was never a
> > lot of water, but just enough to notice.  It appears that the problem is
> > fixed.
> >       Comment on Michael's post on rebuilding.  You have gotten into a
> > complete rebuild.  If you enjoy doing this stuff, proceed.  It is a lot of
> > dirty and sweaty work.  Michael's point is that this is sailing season.  By
> > the time you finish, it will be next year.  If you want to sail now, you
> > need a boat in more sailable condition.  Todd went thru this same thing.
> > Several others such a Lou are doing what you are starting on.  You will
> > never get monetary compensation equivalent to what you are about to invest.
> > If you have time and skill, go for it.
> >       There are FAQ's on that web site and the archives are full of
> > discussion on rebuilding, leaks, et al.  There have been discussions on how
> > to find information in the archives, you need to do it all.
> >       There have been numerous web sites and books posted on how to this
> > stuff, find those in the archives too.
> >
> > Ed K
> > Greenville, SC, USA
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> > [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of
> > sugargroveumc at bright.net
> > Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2005 9:30 AM
> > To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
> > Subject: Re: Re: [Rhodes22-list] boat full of water, please help
> >
> > Rob,
> > The hose that drains form the cockpit floor is it not surrounded by foam?
> > Alan
> >
> >
> >
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Jim White
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